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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.4

Exceptional

Elegant retreat near Kensington Gardens

Attentive staff treat guests like family in this boutique South Kensington haven with its flower-adorned lobby and semi-private seating. The beautiful bar serves delicious drinks until 10:30pm weekdays. Steps from museums and tube, guests can explore London before returning to immaculate accommodations.

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

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  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite (The Brompton)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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Suite (The Knightsbridge)

  • 102 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Studio Suite (1 Four Poster Bed)

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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Luxury Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in London City Centre, a neighborhood in London, The Kensington Hotel is near a metro station. Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Royal Albert Hall and Buckingham Palace. Science Museum and Harrods are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our London travel guide
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109-113 Queens Gate, South Kensington, London, England, SW7 5LR

What's nearby

  • Natural History Museum in London
    Cromwell Road
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Natural History Museum
    Natural History Museum
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Victoria and Albert Museum
    Victoria and Albert Museum
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Royal Albert Hall
    Royal Albert Hall
    14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hyde Park
    Hyde Park
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • South Kensington Underground Station
    5 min walk
  • West Brompton Station
    17 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW)
    81 min drive

Restaurants

  • Caffè Nero
    5 min walk
  • ESQ
    1 min walk
  • Hjem
    3 min walk
  • Zetland Arms
    3 min walk
  • Wright Brothers - South Kensington
    2 min walk

About this property

The Kensington Hotel

Luxury boutique hotel near Natural History Museum
Located close to Victoria and Albert Museum and Science Museum, The Kensington Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a gym. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant, Town House at Kensington, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Babysitting (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and 2 meeting rooms
  • An elevator, a banquet hall, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 150 individually furnished rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
  • Smart TVs with satellite channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 40 for adults and GBP 40 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Tea service

Restaurants on site

  • The K Bar
  • Town House at Kensington

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (48 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1870
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 50.00 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 40.00 for adults and GBP 40.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 50.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Hotel Kensington
Kensington Hotel
Kensington Hotel London
The Kensington London, England
The Kensington Hotel Hotel
The Kensington Hotel London
The Kensington Hotel Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Is The Kensington Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 50.00 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Kensington Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Kensington Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is The Kensington Hotel located?

Located in London City Centre, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum. Science Museum and Royal Albert Hall are also within 1 mi (2 km). South Kensington Underground Station is 5 minutes by foot and Gloucester Road Underground Station is 7 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Kensington Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 757 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 167 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is amazing. Very baby friendly. Excellent service, and high class rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nausheen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location (especially close to museums and well situated tube stop). Attentive staff. Older albeit refurbished property with some quirks (some charming, some less so), but overall a good place to stay. Not cheap.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nyvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I had a wonderful stay at the The Kensington Hotel. The staff were incredibly warm, attentive, and made the entire experience feel special from start to finish. The room was spotless, quiet, and very comfortable. Room service was quick and delicious, and the bar had a cozy atmosphere with great cocktails. The location in Kensington is perfect. Close to everything, but still peaceful. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff. Great service. Really nice bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mari Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, beautiful room, great staff everywhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stavros

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Some of the best customer service I have ever experienced. The front desk was very helpful, Ann at the switchboard, Maintenance et all. Clean room, and very comfortable beds. Lobby bar is also perfect, the bartender was very professional and made great cocktails.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maria

Really nice staff and such attractive and pretty c
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JoAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff members were friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service & the staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service overall, great restaurant and bar
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a perfect location. Easy to walk and explore Kensington, Chelsea and Nottinghill. Close to shopping and attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vassil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and the staff were up to the highest standards as usual, thank you very much!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel, excellent staff, and an incredible breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for what we wanted
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laurel Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, superb service!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with exceptional service. Jonny at the bar and Ronnie the bellman were especially memorable. 10/10 and we will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so professional! Super nice! Charming hotel. Excellent food and location. Loved our stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! Great food!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bonita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This has been the nicest stay! I can’t say enough about the staff and how sincerely helpful, professional and sincerely kind they all are. The hotel is absolutely perfect!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet elegance to the property, well trained and accommodating staff . We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, wonderful staff, excellent bar and food, excellent location, highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short Stay

Fantastic staff got an early check in and very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, lovely area. First class service in bar and restaurant. Thomas is a class gentleman
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with very accommodating staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025